Story Behind The Song
My brother is a soldier in the US Army and has served in many missions both peaceful and not so peaceful and I have endless support for his commitment and the fruits of his labour. Beyond that my dad was a pilot in the US Air Force...and I amthe musician.
Song Description
A partriotic hippie thanking the soldiers that enable us all to live in freedom.
| Song Length |
3:47 |
Genre |
Unique - Patriotic, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Patriotic, War |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
My Salute
©2000, Adam Beverly
Verse 1
Mama used to say that I?d go far
She said, ?You can be anything you?d like.?
I used to think I?d be a big star
Or fly a rocket ship up and through the sky
But as I grew I learned there were some things I couldn?t do
Like carry a gun for what it?s meant to do
Chorus A
So here?s to my brothers and my sisters overseas
Who carry the guns and fight for a life that?s free
I would like to thank you for all that you do
Here?s My Salute to you in the red, white and blue
Verse 2
I live my life in peace from day to day
Making music and friends and taking time to play
But for all of the freedom that is me
I know, freedom isn?t free
Chorus A
So here?s to my brothers and my sisters overseas
Who carry the guns and fight for a life that?s free
I would like to thank you for all that you do
Here?s My Salute to you in the red, white and blue
Bridge
But for my freedom, and the life that lies ahead
I remember why the stripes are white and red
Chorus B
So here?s to my brothers and my sisters who fought for me
Who carried the guns and died for victory
And to all the Moms and Dads who cry in disbelief
Your sons and daughters are heroes to me
Chorus A
So here?s to my brothers and my sisters overseas
Who carry the guns and fight for a life that?s free
I would like to thank you for all that you do
Here?s My Salute to you in the red, white and blue